Washington, District of Columbia vs. Cookeville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cookeville, Tennessee is 41.6% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $63,036 in Cookeville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cookeville, Tennessee is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Cookeville
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Cookeville, TN
Compared to Washington, Cookeville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower